Saturn

[gaugeguy]

Has anybody checked out Saturn the last few nights. I bought my son a telescope for xmas and we've been watching Saturn and Jupiter the last few nights.

 

[SCO]

Re: Saturn

Ive been looking, but have not put a scope on it yet. I noticed Jupiter at about 9pm. What time are thay rising right now.

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: Saturn

Jupiter is pretty low on the horizon now but still visible as are it's moons. I've been seeing saturn above the three stars of Orion and to the right of the moon between 7-9pm. It doesn't look like much to the naked eye, but when you zoom in on it the rings just jump out at you as it is tilted slightly away from us, it's really neat.

 

[Link]

Re: Saturn

We have been trying to. But overcast Sky's and rain. Going out to the cabin next weekend and will try from there. However we did get a close look at the moon about two weeks ago! Wow! I bought a inexpensive Bushnell telescope last year but it's amazing what all you can see with it.

 

[Toad2001]

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Where is it again? All I can spot is Uranus.<br />PS-close your blinds.<br /><br />

 

[Whaler Proud]

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Way funny Toad

 

[snapperbait]

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Dang lights of the city make it tuff sometimes to see whats up yonder...

 

[tylerin]

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[gaugeguy]

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I noticed that too, somebody stole your thunder

 

[tylerin]

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Where is it again? All I can spot is Uranus.<br />PS-close your blinds.

Well quit looking!!!

 

[gaugeguy]

Re: Saturn

He must have a hubble telescope, most people just see a full moon <br /><br />I live in the boonies, don't need to close the blinds.

 

[tylerin]

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I think he's looking for your Spaceship

 

[gaugeguy]

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Science is fascinating isn't it

 

[tylerin]

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Funny, I just spent Sunday with my daughter(8)building the Earths solar system. Came out real nice. I've got to get myself a telescope so I can show her the real McCoy

 

[gaugeguy]

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You never know, you may just open a door for her to lead her into a career as an astronaut, astrophysicist, or rocket scientist

 

[JoeW]

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Tylerin,<br />

I've got to get myself a telescope so I can show her the real McCoy

When you decide to get one, steer clear of the dept. store stuff. Most of it is junk. A real good set of binoculars is the best start.

 

[gaugeguy]

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Here's what I have...<br /><br /> http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=382&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1,2%

 

[jimchere]

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Having played with telescopes myself, keep in mind that just as important as the optics quality is the quality of the mount. Those cheap dept store telescopes come with such a cheasy mount that it is frustrating to lock on anything smaller than the moon, and every little breeze makes your scope shake so much its no fun.